The 5 Best Olympic Events to Watch Today (Day 9: Sunday, August 5)

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Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: Ryan Bailey

Time: 2:45 p.m.

Why You Should Watch: Ryan Bailey has been a surprise in this event, coming into the semis with the fastest qualifying time. Not as well known as his American teammates Justin Gatlin, and Tyson Gay, Bailey has now catapulted himself to front of the 100m, and is in prime position to dethrone current champ Usain Bolt.

Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: Dee Dee Trotter

Time: 4:10 p.m.

Why You Should Watch: Dee Dee Trotter is in position to win her first gold in the 400m individuals, and her second Olympic gold in a 400m events after helping her team win the 4x400m relay in 2004. Going into the semis, Trotter has the second best qualifying time. Can she keep up the pace to win her first medal in the individual event?

Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: Roger Federer 

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Why You Should Watch: Barely making it through to the finals after his 4 hour and 26 minutes match against Juan Martin del Potro, Roger Federer goes up against Great Britain's Andy Murray. Federer, who'll win his first Olympic medal after this match, will face an old foe in Murray. The two faced off last month in the Wimbledon final, with Federer taking home the victory.

Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest:  Serena and Venus Williams

Time: 7:00 a.m.

Why You Should Watch: Coming off her historic gold medal victory in the singles, Serena Williams teams up with sister Venus in the doubles to defend their 2008 gold medal. Powering through the earlier rounds, the Williams Sisters are on the verge of their third gold medal. Venus has the chance to join her sister Serena at the podium as a fellow gold medalist in the London games after Serena took the gold yesterday in the singles.

Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: Jamiaca and USA

Time: 4:50 p.m.

Why You Should Watch: Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin, Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell, and Ryan Bailey should face off in the 100m finals. Do we need to say more?